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  • Krebs Cycle Products from One Pyruvate: A Detailed Breakdown
    Here's a breakdown of the products of the Krebs cycle per molecule of pyruvate, remembering that two pyruvate molecules are produced from each glucose molecule:

    Per Pyruvate Molecule:

    * ATP: 1 molecule

    * NADH: 3 molecules

    * FADH2: 1 molecule

    * CO2: 3 molecules

    Important Notes:

    * Overall yield: The Krebs cycle, for each glucose molecule, produces 2 ATP, 6 NADH, 2 FADH2, and 6 CO2.

    * Electron carriers: The NADH and FADH2 are crucial for the electron transport chain, where the vast majority of ATP is generated in cellular respiration.

    * CO2 is a waste product: The CO2 produced is ultimately exhaled from the body.

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